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Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of 2014

FICTION

STELES OF THE SKY

by Elizabeth Bear

Considering the trilogy as a whole, the overused term masterpiece justifiably applies. Full review >

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THRILLER & SUSPENSE

THE WORD EXCHANGE

by Alena Graedon

A wildly ambitious, darkly intellectual and inventive thriller about the intersection of language, technology and meaning. Full review >

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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

AFTERPARTY

by Daryl Gregory

A hugely entertaining, surprising and perhaps prophetic package that, without seeming to, raises profound questions about... Full review >

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FICTION

THE MAGICIAN'S LAND

by Lev Grossman

The essence of being a magician, as Quentin learns to define it, could easily serve as a thumbnail description of Grossman’s... Full review >

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FICTION

CROWN OF RENEWAL

by Elizabeth Moon

Such is the allure of an extremely talented writer at the height of her powers. Full review >

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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

ARCANUM

by Simon Morden

An enthralling read for aficionados of intelligent, impeccably rendered fantasy. Full review >

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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

LOCK IN

by John Scalzi

This SF thriller provides yet more evidence that Scalzi (The Human Division, 2013, etc.) is a master at creating appealing... Full review >

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FICTION

THE RHESUS CHART

by Charles Stross

Stross at the top of his game—which is to say, few do it better. Pounce! Full review >

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FICTION

THE MARTIAN

by Andy Weir

Sharp, funny and thrilling, with just the right amount of geekery. Full review >

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